NFHS RULES FOOTBALL EXAM QUESTIONS

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NFHS RULES FOOTBALL EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Who's decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game?

Answer:

referee (1-1-6)

Question 2: What is a chop block?

Answer:

A Combination block by two or more teammates against an opponent other than the runner with or without delay. (one at knee or below, other above the knees) (2-3-8) Question 3: What is the width of the Cross bar (and the width of the goal posts)?

Answer:

23 feet 4 inches (1-2-5c,d Question 4: For a Scrimmage Kick Formation, where must backs be located in relation to the line of scrimmage?

Answer:

• -one back whose knee is on the ground 7 yards from LOS with another 3 yards or Less from "holder"

2- one back 10 yards or MORE behind LOS 2-14-2a

Question 5: When does a down end?

Answer:

When the ball next becomes dead 2-7-1

Question 6: What is Clipping?

Answer:

Blocking when initial contact is from behind at or below the waist (not a runner) 2-5-1

Question 7: When does a down start?

Answer:

With a legal snap, or kicked on a free kick 2-7-1 Question 8: If the official is unsure of the initial contact of a block in the back or clipping, what should the ruling be?

Answer:

Clipping 2-5-3

Question 9: How long are hash marks?

Answer:

24 inches (1-2-3e)

Question 10: Who approves footballs for play in the game?

Answer:

referee only (1-3-3)

Question 11: A ball becomes loose in 3 ways, what are they?

Answer:

Pass, Fumble or Kick. (rule 2) Question 12: Is fighting only dealing with the actual striking of another player by arm, hand, leg or foot?

Answer:

No. It is the attempt of a player or non player. No contact is needed. 2-11

Question 13: Can a drum be used for the offense?

Answer:

Yes. For players or teams with hearing disabilities Table 1-7 Question 14: Which players can communicate with game officials during the contest?

Answer:

Captains only. (1-4-1)

Question 15: Can a block be initiated above the shoulders?

Answer:

NO. Nor can the elbow or forearm move faster than the blockers shoulders (2-2-3)

Question 16: What color must a football be to be legal?

Answer:

Tan (1-3-1a)

Question 17: Where is the spot(s) of first touching by K on a SCRIMMAGE KICK?

Answer:

In the field of play, beyond the EXPANDED neutral zone before touched by R or has come to rest

2-12-2

Question 18: Can a receiver call for a LEGAL fair catch behind the Neutral Zone on a free kick or scrimmage kick?

Answer:

NO. 2-9-1

Free kick - IN or BEYOND neutral zone - toward receivers goal line Scrimmage kick - BEYOND the neutral zone - toward receivers goal line.

Question 19: When is a Fair Catch signal ILLEGAL?

Answer:

any signal by runner AFTER:

• Kick has been caught
• Kick has been recovered

2-9-5

Question 20: For a legal scrimmage formation, how many players MUST be on A's line at the snap?

Answer:

• minimum 2-14-1

Question 21: After a Fumble, Kick or Backward pass has been grounded, how can a new force be applied? (3 ways)

Answer:

bat, illegal kick or a muff 2-13-1

Question 22: Can decorative markings be placed in the end-zone?

Answer:

yes, as long as they are no closer than 2 feet from the boundary or goal lines (1-2-3h)

Question 23: How many laces on a legal football?

Answer:

• or 12 (1-3-1b)

Question 24: What is simultaneous Catch or Recovery?

Answer:

Joint catch or recovery inbounds by opponents (2-4-3)

Question 25: What is a dead ball foul?

Answer:

Foul that occurs during the interval after a down has ended and before the ball is next snapped or free kicked. 2-16-2a

Question 26: What precedes Catching?

Answer:

Touching (2-4-2)

Question 27: What is a Non player or Unsportsmanlike foul?

Answer:

a NON CONTACT (except in 9-4-8) foul while the ball is dead or during the down which is not illegal participation and does not influence the play in progress 2-16-2f